Golden, IL

Golden Good Shepherd Home

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

101 Prairie Mills Road, Golden, IL

(217) 696-4421

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

46

Certified beds

Average residents

31

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2007-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.65

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.86

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.04

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.06

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

41%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.4
2.0
1.6 pts better
1.9
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
2.3
0.2 pts better
1.8
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
89.6%
8.7 pts better
93.4%
4.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
91.6%
5.5 pts better
95.5%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.0%
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
50.3%
50.3 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
6.5%
1.5 pts better
5.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.5%
18.5%
6 pts better
19.6%
7.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.9%
22.8%
16.9 pts better
16.7%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 27.0%
17.2%
9.8 pts worse
16.3%
10.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.7%
15.0%
11.7 pts worse
14.9%
11.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5.0%
1.1%
3.9 pts worse
1.0%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 8.6%
1.7%
6.9 pts worse
1.7%
6.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.0%
21.3%
7.7 pts worse
19.8%
9.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.0%
5.2%
2.8 pts worse
5.1%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.0%
68.8%
20.2 pts better
81.7%
7.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.3%
14.0%
8.7 pts better
12.0%
6.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.3%
2.3 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 33.7%
26.2%
7.5 pts worse
23.9%
9.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-26 · Fire 2024-11-26

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-07 · Fire 2023-09-07

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-18 · Fire 2022-08-18

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-02-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-01-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-12-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2023-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-09-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2022-10-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-10-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-10-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-10-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-10-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-10-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2024-11-26

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2024-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2025-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-09-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$0 2024-11-26

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-12-26 · 60 days

60 day denial

Ownership

Bruns, Paul

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-10-15
Cassens, Cynthia

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1981-01-01
Dixon, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-01-01
Dixon, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-01-01
Gronewold, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Heinecke, Carl

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-10-15
Higdon, Britney

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-09-07
Post, Curtis

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-02-07
Waite, Linda

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-10-15
Waterkotte, Jana

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-11-01

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